MOSE Venice Lagoon Project Runs Gate Tests

VENICE, ITALY - OCTOBER 12: A service boat with the sign 'Closed Channel' is seen in front of three of the flood barrier gates of The MOSE that have been lifted for the first time on October 12, 2013 in Venice, Italy. The Mose project works towards protecting Venice from high tides and flooding. (Photo by Marco Secchi/Getty Images)